MRI of the pelvis showing a large uterine fibroid before uterine fibroid embolization

MRI of the pelvis showing a large uterine fibroid after uterine fibroid embolization

angiogram of the pelvis prior to uterine fibroid embolization

Women ages 35 to 54 potentially face an increased risk for developing uterine fibroid tumors, the benign, non-cancerous growths in or on the walls of the uterus or womb.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization shrinks the fibroid. The interventional radiologist inserts microspheres into the blood vessels leading to the fibroids, reducing blood flow and causing them to shrink. It is an excellent alternative to hysterectomy, as it is less invasive, uses conscious sedation and carries with it a shorter recovery time.